Weight Loss Buddy

One of the keys to a successful diet is to have a support system. Our contest is a loose support system, but since everyone is anonymous you may not be getting as much support as you need.

Benefits to a weight loss buddy:

1. Share your successes and struggles
2. Hold you accountable for your actions
3. Someone who understand what you are going through
4. Share tips, food finds and recipes
5. Work out together
6. A kind ear to listen
7. Motivation to stay on track

Want to be matched up with a weight loss buddy in our contest? Leave a comment or email Patrice to be matched up!

Reward Yourself!

Reward yourself for your weight loss successes along the way to your goal. There is plenty to celebrate and it will help keep you motivated on smaller goals rather than thinking success is only getting to your final goal. Reward yourself for every 5 or 10 pounds or when you reach the 10% mark. However...don't use food as a reward! Think of other ways to reward yourself. Here are some ideas.

1. Get a massage

2. Buy a new outfit (that fits your new body!)

3. Buy yourself something you have been wanting

4. Plan a day with your family or friends (or by yourself) to do something fun that does not focus on food

5. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or a new hair cut

6. Buy yourself some flowers